Decorah Municipal Airport (KDEH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Decorah Municipal Airport in Decorah, IA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Decorah Municipal Airport (KDEH) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Decorah, IA at 1,158 ft. KDEH reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 4,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.925. Track KDEH in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KDEH 290535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW040 SCT055 OVC070 A2996 RMK AO2
Current pilot readout for KDEH
KDEH is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. KDEH does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLSE, about 42 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KDEH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 29 | 4,001 ft | CON | — | — |
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KDEH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Decorah Municipal Airport in Decorah, IA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KDEH is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KDEH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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VOK UA /OV VOK/TM 0217/FL130/TP C441/TB NEG
VOK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VOKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0217Reported at 02:17 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP C441Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MSN UA /OV C47/TM 0205/FL200/TP E75S/TB NEG
MSN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV C47Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0205Reported at 02:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDEH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 56%
- 11
- 44%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KDEH
- IATA
- DEH
- FAA LID
- DEH
- City
- Decorah
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,158 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.2755, -91.7394
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLSE
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 27m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
6 airportsHistorical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDEH reported VFR conditions during about 76.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 246 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 18.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.0 | 22.1 | 11.0 | 8.9 |
| Feb | 69.5 | 17.7 | 7.7 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 73.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 76.3 | 14.9 | 6.3 | 2.5 |
| May | 81.7 | 10.8 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 85.0 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 86.7 | 8.8 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 83.9 | 9.4 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 83.2 | 10.4 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 78.6 | 13.2 | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 69.8 | 18.4 | 7.0 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 55.3 | 22.9 | 11.6 | 10.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 6.6 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDEH weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDEH?+
KDEH has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 4,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDEH report its own weather?+
Yes — Decorah Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDEH have a TAF?+
No — KDEH does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLSE, about 42 nm away.
Does KDEH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDEH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDEH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Decorah Municipal Airport (KDEH)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Decorah Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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